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Wang Y, Wei R, Chen Z, Tang Y, Liu L, Qiao P, Ren C, Yu Z, Lu C. The association between the number of pregnancies and depressive symptoms: A population-based study. J Affect Disord 2024; 350:411-419. [PMID: 38244784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a psychosomatic disorder that affects reproductive health. The number of pregnancies is an important indicator of reproductive health. Multiple pregnancies and births may aggravate the risk of depression in females. However, the evidence of the connection between the number of pregnancies and depression is unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationship between the number of pregnancies and depressive symptoms. METHODS We used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data with a total of 17,216 women from 2005 to 2020. The number of pregnancies obtained from the self-report questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were measured by the nine-item patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9). Multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine the risk factors of depression. The restricted cubic spline (RCS) was applied to explore the nonlinear relationship. In addition, subgroup analysis was used to support the accuracy of our findings. RESULTS We found that the number of pregnancies is positively associated with the prevalence of depression. According to the multivariable logistic regression analysis, pregnant women was 1.52-fold higher than the normal group to experience depression in the fully-adjusted model. No interaction between number of pregnancies and covariates in subgroups. LIMITATIONS This study was cross-sectional, which limits its ability to draw conclusions about the causal relationship between the number of pregnancies and depression. CONCLUSION In the United States, the number of pregnancies was positively associated with the prevalence of depression. It is critical to register the number of pregnancies for monitoring depressive symptoms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yadi Wang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; Department of Ophthalmology, Afffliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, PR China.
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Keser E, Kahya Y. Perinatal grief creates vulnerability to anxiety in subsequent pregnancy: the mediating role of bereavement-related guilt. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38529818 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2024.2335176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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AIM This study examines the associations among perinatal grief symptoms, bereavement-related guilt, and pregnancy-related anxiety in subsequent pregnancy within the framework of a hypothesised mourning model. METHOD Pregnant women with history of a perinatal loss were recruited using convenience sampling methods and completed a questionnaire set including the Perinatal Grief Scale, Bereavement Guilt Scale, and Pregnancy-related Anxiety Scale. RESULTS Mediation analysis was performed to evaluate the hypothesised model in a sample of pregnant women with history of a perinatal loss (N = 111). The results indicated that bereavement-related guilt functions as a mediator in the relationship between perinatal grief severity and pregnancy-related anxiety experienced in subsequent pregnancies. CONCLUSION These findings were evaluated in light of previous studies, providing a bereavement-based perspective on the potential transmission of the mental effects of perinatal loss to subsequent pregnancy.
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- Emrah Keser
- Department of Psychology, TED University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychology, Social Sciences University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
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Heazell AEP, Barron R, Fockler ME. Care in pregnancy after stillbirth. Semin Perinatol 2024; 48:151872. [PMID: 38135622 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Pregnancy after stillbirth is associated with increased risk of stillbirth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes including fetal growth restriction, preeclampsia, and preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. In addition, pregnancy after stillbirth is associated with emotional and psychological challenges for women and their families. This manuscript summarizes information available to guide clinicians for how to manage a pregnancy after stillbirth by appreciating the nature of the increased risk in future pregnancies, and that these are not affected by interpregnancy interval. Qualitative studies have identified clinician behaviors that women find helpful during subsequent pregnancies after loss which can be implemented into practice. The role of peer support and need for professional input from the antenatal period through to after the birth of a live baby is discussed. Finally, areas for research are highlighted to develop care further for this group of women at increased risk of medical and psychological complications.
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- Alexander E P Heazell
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, School of Medical Sciences, Medical and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
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- Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- DAN Women and Babies Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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